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RECORDING MODE
The flash output can be controlled by ±2 Ev in
1/3 Ev increments. Flash compensation is set
in the basic section of the recording-mode
menu (p. 80). If the flash compensation is set
to any value other than 0.0, the flash-
compensation indicator will appear on the
monitors and data panel.
FLASH COMPENSATION
When using the fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows on the subject’s face caused by bright illumi-
nation or direct sunlight, flash compensation can be used to change the ratio between the high-
lights and shadows. The fill-flash will affect the darkness of the shadows without affecting the
area illuminated by the main light source. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev set-
ting, the shadows will receive less light than with normal fill-flash and be harder, but will bring
out subtle details in the shadows that would not appear without the flash.Increasing the flash
output by using a positive Ev setting will soften and can even nearly eliminate shadows.
Shooting tips
FLASH RANGE
Flash range (wide angle)ISO setting
AUTO
100
200
400
800
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
Flash range (telephoto)
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
0.5m ~ 2.7m (1.6 ft. ~ 8.8 ft.)
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
0.5m ~ 5.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 17.6 ft.)
0.5m ~ 7.6m (1.6 ft. ~ 25 ft.)
0.5m ~ 2.1m (1.6 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
0.5m ~ 4.2m (1.6 ft. ~ 13.8 ft.)
0.5m ~ 6.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 19.6 ft.)
For correct flash exposures, the subject must be within the flash range. The flash range
can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 40). When the camera
sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO is set at 200. The flash range is measured from the
CCD. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’wide-
angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
ATTACHING AMINOLTAACCESSORY FLASH UNIT
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown.
Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by
sliding it forward until it stops.
• Always remove the accessory flash when the
camera is not in use. Replace the accessory-shoe
cap to protect the contacts.
To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be
mounted on the camera. See page 138 for a list of compatible flash units.
Positive compensation
No compensation
Negative compensation